Though the dispute appears to have suddenly come to a head, it has been brewing for years.

The dispute also appeared to curb officers' use of their guns, several experts said.

This dispute appeared to be settled on 8 October 2007.

Past disputes between the city and county over ownership of the bridge appear to have been largely resolved.

The dispute with General Motors appears to be more serious.

The dispute appears to be slowing progress on the tunnel.

The dispute appears to be limited to one between countries.

But by late in the day, the dispute appeared to have been resolved.

That dispute appeared today to be taking the shape of a major battle within and without Oxford's walls.

The dispute erupted into open confrontation in September, but later appeared to have died down.